A 3 file extension is related to the GNU Screen program. A .3 file contains log.

There are 4 other file types using
the 3 file extension!

empty icon.3 - IBM Embedded ViaVoice voice type languages scripts data format

empty icon.3 - Unix unformatted manual page

empty icon.3 - Solaris Device Configuration Assistant Boot Diskette file

empty icon.3 - ZX Spectrum picture image

3 file extension - GNU Screen log

What is 3 file? How to open 3 files?

File type specification:

Document file type icon Document file type

The 3 file extension is associated with GNU Screen, an application a full-screen window manager that multiplexes a physical terminal between several processes, typically interactive shells, developed by Free Software Foundation, Inc.

The .3 file stores log created by the GNU Screen.

The default software associated to open 3 file:

Screen picture or screenshot

Free Software Foundation, Inc. logoScreen  Linux/Unix software

Company or developer:
Free Software Foundation, Inc.

Screen is a full-screen window manager that multiplexes a physical terminal between several processes, typically interactive shells. Each virtual terminal provides the functions of the DEC VT100 terminal and, in addition, several control functions from the ANSI X3.64 (ISO 6429) and ISO 2022 standards (e.g., insert/delete line and support for multiple character sets).

Help how to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.3 files.

How to convert:

Probably cannot be converted to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .3 file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open 3 file, edit 3 file, convert 3 file, view 3 file, play 3 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting 3 files.

Programs that can create 3 file - GNU Screen log

Programs supporting the exension 3 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Screen for create 3 file action.

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